Harry Kane has urged his England team-mates to keep their cool in Friday’s eagerly anticipated World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley, echoing the sentiments of the interim manager, Gareth Southgate.

Joey Barton has been signed off from Rangers’ training ground with stress since Friday, with the midfielder’s permanent exit from Ibrox moving ever closer. Barton may become a free agent before the end of this week, with talks at an advanced stage to terminate his contract.

José Mourinho felt let down by Luke Shaw and Chris Smalling making themselves unavailable for Manchester United’s victory over Swansea City because he had told his squad to reward supporters who would be travelling to south Wales with a display of unswerving commitment.